In addition to the interest in Bradford, the Vikings also targeted Chiefs backup quarterback Nick Foles and some of the Ravens backup quarterbacks behind Joe Flacco, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. They ultimately landed on Bradford, who Pro Football Talk reports is "thrilled' by the trade.

Bradford fills an immediate need for the Vikings, a team in "Win Now" mode with the window on Adrian Peterson's prime closing fast. Still, it's a lot to give up for a player who has failed live up to the hype of being a No. 1 pick.

Bradford's 40.5 QBR is 4th-worst (min. 30 starts) since he entered the league in 2010.